Judge Federico Garza, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Federico “Fred” Garza, Jr. is a judge for the Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. He was elected to the bench in 1996.

Garza earned a B.A. in government from the University of Texas-Pan American in 1981. He then completed a J.D. at the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law in 1989.

His memberships have included the Board of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. He has also been involved with the Rio Grande Valley Empowerment Zone Board.

Raised on a rural farm outside of Mission, Garza attended Mission High School. While he spent his childhood selling tomatoes on the side of the road, he came to play an instrumental role in the incorporation of the City of Alto, serving as Director of the Alton Development Corporation and the Alton Planning & Zoning Board.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Federico Garza, Jr.

THE STATE OF TEXAS,THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. Fausto Abreu

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

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Mar 04, 2024

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Want of Prosecution

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Mar 09, 2024

State of Texas,THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. MARIO PROVENCIO

On January 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

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Jan 09, 2024

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jan 17, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Blanca Lorena Navarrete VS. Domingo Tamez, Jr.

On January 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

5 Files

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Jan 03, 2024

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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District County Court At Law #4

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Apr 11, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE BRIAN GONZALEZ ESPARZA VS. CAROLINA IVONNE RAMIREZ

On October 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Oct 10, 2023

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Feb 01, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Vicente Guerra Vela VS. Amalia de Jesus Garcia Lopez

On September 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

14 Files

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Sep 11, 2023

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Feb 01, 2024

Charlene Awbrey VS. Francesco Ricupati, Liliana Curti Ricupati, Sandra G. Falcon

On September 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

36 Files

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Sep 01, 2023

Status

Want of Prosecution

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County Court at Law #4

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Property

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General Property

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Mar 05, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Adrian Mendoza VS. Erendida Mendoza

On August 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

12 Files

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Aug 17, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Nov 17, 2023

Jorge De La Torre VS. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, INC.

On July 31, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

15 Files

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Jul 31, 2023

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Active

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Aug 30, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF MARIO JAIME CICENA VS. VIRGINIA ROJAS

On July 27, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Jul 27, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Nov 01, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF REYNALDO TORRES VS. SHANTEL JOLEE GARAY

On July 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Jul 18, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Oct 21, 2023

Jose Rodriguez-Martinez,Luana Rodriguez VS. TD Auto Finance LLC F/K/A Chrysler Financial

On July 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

14 Files

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Jul 17, 2023

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Active

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County Court at Law #4

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Mar 27, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF CUONG CHI HUYNH VS. YEN THI NGUYEN

On April 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

9 Files

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Apr 10, 2023

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Active

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Jul 01, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF LINDA GARCIA VS. JOHN E VARGAS

On April 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

7 Files

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Apr 03, 2023

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Active

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jul 13, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JUDY JEAN LONDRIE-BOOMGAARDEN VS. FREDRICK GEORGE BOOMGAARDEN

On March 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Mar 02, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 06, 2023

BAUDELIO GONZALEZ VS. CHRISTINA LOPEZ, MIGUEL MORENO, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On February 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr.) Party(LOPEZ, CHRISTINA; MORENO, MIGUEL presiding.

25 Files

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Feb 28, 2023

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Want of Prosecution

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Feb 28, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Michael Leon Faubion VS. Erika Michelle Howell Faubion

On February 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. presiding.

17 Files

Filed

Feb 24, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jul 21, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF MANUEL ARAMBULA VS. ROSA DE LEON

On February 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Feb 23, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 07, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF HECTOR ANDRES ZAVALA VS. BERTHA ALICIA SIMENTAL JORDAN

On February 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

15 Files

Filed

Feb 23, 2023

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Feb 16, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF Melissa Maldonado VS. Santos Maldonado

On January 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

60 Files

Filed

Jan 04, 2023

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Active

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 16, 2023

Maria D. Serna De Belmares VS. Rogelio Belmares

On December 29, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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May 20, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF LETICIA YANEZ MASCORRO VS. ARNOLDO MASCORRO

On December 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Dec 22, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Apr 21, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF JUAN JOSE HURTADO VS. JUANA BLANCA HEREDIA

On October 4, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. presiding.

15 Files

Filed

Oct 04, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

Hon. Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Garza, Federico "Fred", Jr.

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 05, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF DANIEL CAMACHO VS. MIRSA MARIBEL TREVINO

On September 26, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

7 Files

Filed

Sep 26, 2022

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Oct 05, 2023

Guillermo Garcia, Anita Garcia VS. Aventus Insurance Company

On August 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hidalgo County. Judge Federico Garza, Jr. presiding.

35 Files

Filed

Aug 01, 2022

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Active

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Hidalgo County

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Hidalgo County, TX

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2023

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About

Federico Garza, Jr.
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 4	Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 4
Election/Appointment 1996 - Hidalgo County Court at Law; 2000 - Re-election; 2004 - Re-election; 2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	1996 - Hidalgo County Court at Law; 2000 - Re-election; 2004 - Re-election; 2008 - Re-election; 2012 - Re-election; 2016 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Education B.A., University of Texas-Pan American - 1981 J.D., Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law - 1989	B.A., University of Texas-Pan American - 1981 J.D., Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law - 1989
Official Website www.hidalgocounty.us	www.hidalgocounty.us